Kiefer Sutherland rocks out as he performs at California country music festival... after selling 3,400 copies of his debut album

But Kiefer Sutherland has branched out into music for his latest career project, taking to the stage at the Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival over the weekend to play songs from his debut album, which he released last year.

The 50-year-old actor looked like he was having the time of his life as he rocked out at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday night.

Rockstar: Kiefer Sutherland has branched out into music for his latest career project, taking to the stage at the Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival over the weekend

The Designated Survivor star rocked the crowds with a set in support of his debut album Down In A Hole.

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The British-born Canadian actor took the stage in blue jeans and a long-sleeved shirt under a black vest accompanying himself on the guitar.

Enjoying drinks on stage and leaping into the air, the actor turned musician was in his element.

Giving it his all: The 50-year-old actor looked like he was having the time of his life as he rocked out at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday night

Fans: The Designated Survivor star rocked the crowds with a set in support of his debut album Down In A Hole

Kiefer first announced his venture in music in 2015, releasing his debut album last summer and going on to tour North America with his band. He even appeared at the 2016 Academy of Country Music Awards.

Down In A Hole made its debut at No. 18 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart and No. 35 on Top Country Albums, with 3,400 copies selling in the United States as of October 2016.

Speaking to the Guardian last year, Kiefer admitted he knew he was taking a risk by branching out into music.

He looks the part: The British-born Canadian actor took the stage in blue jeans and a long-sleeved shirt under a black vest accompanying himself on the guitar

Jump! Kiefer first announced his venture in music in 2015, releasing his debut album last summer and going on to tour North America with his band

Music man: Down In A Hole made its debut at No. 18 on the Americana/Folk Albums chart and No. 35 on Top Country Albums

'I'm aware of the stigma attached to actor-musicians,' he confessed. 'I promise you, every time I hear someone talk about an actor doing this, my eyes roll in the back of my head, too. For me, though, this is something that is absolutely imperative to what I want to do with the rest of my life.'

'I got into country music in the early 90s,' he added explaining that he listened to the genre while working as a competitive cowboy on the United States Team Roping Championships circuit and running a ranch.

'I was roping on a competitive level, and I was travelling around in a pickup truck with really world-class cowboys, and I started listening to a lot of country music, because that's what they were playing on the radio.'

Rock on: Speaking to the Guardian last year, Kiefer admitted he knew he was taking a risk by branching out into music

Honest chat: 'I'm aware of the stigma attached to actor-musicians,' he confessed

Country man: 'I got into country music in the early 90s,' he added explaining that he listened to the genre while working as a competitive cowboy